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Councilors critical of multifamily zoning plan

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD — A plan that could increase multifamily housing density in neighborhoods within a half mile of the North Avenue commuter rail station came under fire at this week’s Town Council meeting. 

A proposal by Wakefield’s “MBTA Communities Working Group” was criticized for allowing even more new multifamily housing than what is…

 

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Second-half surge leads Wakefield to 3-1 win over Melrose

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High field hockey team hosted rival Melrose on Tuesday, looking for a season sweep against their rivals.

In their first matchup in Melrose, the Warriors erased a 1-0 deficit with three unanswered goals in the second half to win it 3-1.

Although the route was slightly different, the end…

 

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WPD gets money for planned traffic safety projects

BRAINTREE – Yesterday the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that 186 Massachusetts towns and cities will receive grant funds to support traffic safety enforcement and outreach programming. The federal awards total upwards of $5.4 million invested in local roadway safety initiatives.

The Wakefield Police Department will receive $39,996.

A total of $5,449,584.03 has been awarded through the…

 

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Warriors swim by Stoneham for fourth straight victory

THE WAKEFIELD High girls’ swim team defeated Stoneham 91-68 on Oct. 10 at Malden High for their fourth consecutive victory, improving to 4-2 on the season. (WMHS Girls’ Swim Photo)

By DAN BYRNE

MALDEN–  The Wakefield High School varsity swim team took on Stoneham last Tuesday at Malden High School. The Warriors came in…

 

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Warrior golfers celebrate seniors with convincing win over Saugus

THE SENIORS were honored before their victory over Saugus on Oct. 10 at King Rail Golf Course. Pictured from left to right is Dylan Wickwire, Tylor Roycroft and Liam McNeill. (Courtesy Photo)

By MARC GAGNE

LYNNFIELD — The Wakefield varsity golf team trounced Saugus in its senior day contest last Tuesday. 

Playing at King Rail…

 

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New public bathrooms coming to Hall Park

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD — The Town Council last night gave its blessing for a larger public restroom building on Hall Park that would include storage space for the Farmers Market. Previously, the preferred plan was for a smaller bathroom structure on the Veterans Field side of the parking lot. 

The new restroom facility will be paid…

 

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Home sales down 50 percent

WAKEFIELD — Single-family home sales are down sharply in Wakefield and just about every other community in the Bay State, according to a report last week from The Warren Group, a leading provider of national real estate and transaction data.

Last month, there was a 50 percent drop over last September in the sale of…

 

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Warriors shut out Watertown 28-0

JOE LAMONICA (56), a senior captain, set the tone yet again on the offensive and defensive lines for the Warriors in their 28-0 win over Watertown on Senior Night. (Brian Cusack File Photo)

By TYM BROWN

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield High’s football team was able to get back in the win column at home on Friday…

 

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Foundation of faith

THE CONCRETE slab for the new First Baptist Church has been laid at the corner of Common and Lafayette Streets. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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Game Day

THE WAKEFIELD High football team is hosting Watertown tonight, 6 p.m. at Landrigan Field. The 3-2 Warriors were ranked No. 17 in the MIAA’s latest Div. 4 power rankings. The top 16 ranked teams make the playoffs. Watertown (1-4) will come to Wakefield on a four-game losing streak. (Brian Cusack File Photo)

 

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Wakefield High power rankings update

THE WMHS field hockey team was ranked No. 31 in the latest MIAA power rankings. The top 32 ranked teams automatically qualify for the state tournament. Wakefield travels to Wilmington today at 4:15 p.m. (File Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The MIAA’s latest power rankings have plenty of representation from Wakefield High fall sports teams. 

There…

 

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Plans for Salem Street site tweaked

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD – At the request of the Zoning Board of Appeals, the residential building proposed for the present site of Willow Tree on Salem Street has been reduced in height by about three feet. In addition, the applicant agreed to various changes to a proposed retaining wall and the grade of the…

 

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